Balasore/Bargarh: At least three people died in two separate road accidents in Balasore and
Bargarh districts on Tuesday night.
Bargarh districts on Tuesday night.
The first incident was reported from Balasore district when a police officer and his wife travelling on a motorcycle were hit by a truck on National Highway-60 at Rajghat.
The deceased has been identified as Bijay Das, posted as an ASI at Jaleswar SDPO office.
Similarly, a youth was killed after a speeding truck hit him at Gandhi Chhack in Barpali of Bargarh district.
Irked over the mishap, an irate mob staged a road blockade near the spot demanding compensation for the family of the deceased.
Meanwhile, the truck driver surrendered at the local police station soon after the accident.